Tartan — meaning in English

English meaning

• tartan noun A woven pattern of criss-crossing coloured stripes, traditionally associated with Scottish clans, or fabric with this pattern.

Senses

Tartan is used for these senses in English:

• Tartan (historical) The commander-in-chief of ancient Assyria.
• tartan (uncountable, chiefly, attributive) Originally a trade name in the form Tartan: a synthetic resin used for surfacing ramps, running tracks, etc.

tartan — full definition

1. noun A woven pattern of criss-crossing coloured stripes, traditionally associated with Scottish clans, or fabric with this pattern.
2. adj Made of, or patterned like, tartan.

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